Armored Corps

After the dispute

Hesder Yeshiva students to enlist in Armored Corps in August

The Hesder Yeshiva Union decided to continue enlistment to the Armored Corps, while demanding that the IDF uphold the Joint Service Ordinance.

Dor Ben Simhon’s widow bids farewell to his tank crew

Ariel, the widow of Gedaliya Dor Ben Simhon, commander of the 52nd Battalion, posted a personal and moving message in which she thanked the tank crew soldiers who fell alongside her husband.

Zamir to hesder yeshivas: We must integrate women into combat

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets hesder yeshiva rabbis regarding the integration of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps, emphasizing the importance of joint service and accommodation of religious soldiers.

Chief of Staff:

Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir decided that a pilot to integrate women into tank crews will be conducted under the Border Defense Corps rather than inside the Armored Corps.

Hesder Yeshiva leaders

'We're working with IDF on issue of integrating female soldiers'

Members of the Council of the Association of Hesder Yeshivas clarified that they are working with the IDF on the issue of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps.

Crisis Grows:

13 Hesder yeshivas halt Armored Corps recruitment

Thirteen heads of Hesder yeshivas join the announcement to stop sending recruits to the Armored Corps following the integration of women into combat units.

'No mixed service'

Following rabbis’ protest, IDF details plan for Tank Corps pilot

The IDF says no option under review would place male and female soldiers in the same framework as it defends the pilot program.

Religious Zionist Rabbis:

Supreme Court ruling on mixed service is a disasterfor the IDF

A group of senior rabbis affiliated with the Torat Ha'aretz HaTova organization has signed a strongly worded letter opposing expansion of judicial authority into matters of security, the military, and the Jewish character of the State of Israel.

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Armored Brigade commander's helicopter evacuation

Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

The Commander of the 401st Armoured Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, wounded, along with other soldiers, as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.

Soldiers' families protest plan to bring women into Armored Corps

Families and activists protest at IDF ceremony, stressing integration of women in the Armored Corps will undermine IDF values and operational readiness.

Rabbis oppose women serving in Armored Corps

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis express strong opposition to the Armored Corps' pilot to integrate women into offensive combat roles as well as border security forces due to religious issues.

Rabbis warn: Yeshiva students will boycott Armored Corps

Leading Religious Zionist educators warn against pilot program to integrate female soldiers into Armored Corps, citing operational and professional concerns.

IDF shortens tank training to keep up with troop shortage

Due to a shortage of personnel, Armored Corps reservists will man a frontline sector using older Merkava tanks. The conversion course has been cut to just five days despite officer complaints.

Tank soldiers complete emotional ceremony with powerful prayer

Tank soldiers complete emotional ceremony with a powerful prayer, emphasizing their dedication to the nation and their belief in G-d.

Serious incident:

Officer shot by IDF soldiers after being identified as terrorist

An Armored Corps officer serving as a deputy company commander in the 188th Engineering Battalion was moderately to severely wounded after being shot by soldiers who thought he was a terrorist.

Armor Division commander:

'We dismantled central Hamas combat systems'.

Commander of the 162nd Armor Division says his division's troops are 'on the gates of Gaza City.'

Shock in the IDF:

Company commander planned to steal equipment from old tanks

The company commander, his deputy, and a soldier were caught attempting to take equipment from tanks that were set to be scrapped.

Armored Corps officers:

Judicial reform will damage reservist system

Armored Corps reserve officers tell the Prime Minister that the judicial reform will make reservists less willing to fight.

Hesder Rabbis:

'We advise our students not to enlist in the Armored Corps'

Rabbi Yaakov Medan and Rabbi Amichai Gordin from Yeshivat Har Etzion apologize to students after IDF cancels men-only officer's course.

From San Diego to the IDF's armored corps

Yosef Kandiati flew 10,000 miles to participate in the conversion training of the 10th Brigade to the Mark 3 chariot tank.

Watch: Mortar barrage in memory of murdered soldier

Armored Cops soldiers: “This barrage is dedicated to a brother in arms and a great warrior."

IDF to Supreme Court:

'Female tankists take twice as long to load shells'

In experiment incorporating women into armor it emerges that average time for loading and firing is significantly longer in women than men.

Female tank officers face 'physical and mental difficulties'

Women serving as tank soldiers face difficulties during service, have trouble loading missiles, source says.

Grandpa Yitzchak's black beret

Forty-six years later after he fought in the Yom Kippur War, Grandpa Yitzchak gives his grandson a special present.

Comrades in the turret:

'They will decide the next war'

Upswing in motivation for Armored enlistment by new project where conscripts enlist with friends from high school and train together.

'Technological revolution' in armored corps

Chief Armored Corps officer declares armored vehicle currently flourishing; more recruits and more technology.

'Women in a tank wouldn't survive in war'

Head of pre-military program warns of the dangers of integrating female soldiers in armored units.

'Religious officers can be forced to serve in mixed units'

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot reportedly rules that religious IDF officers can be forced to command female soldiers.

Pilot program for female combat soldiers in trouble

Trainees drop out of pilot program to train female soldiers to serve in armored corps. End of year updates.

Watch: How the IDF took out an ISIS cell on the Golan Heights

IDF releases video showing tank unit destroying ISIS cell which had ambushed Golani troops last year.

Yesh Atid MK criticizes rabbis

Ofer Shelah says right-wing rabbis, politicians trying to change IDF's policies and values and undermine commanders' authority.

Reserve Colonel: "Putting women in tanks is irresponsible"

Rabbi Mosher Hager, head of the pre-army mechina in Beit Yatir, warns against the dangers of integrating women into tanks.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi slams proposal for mixed tank units

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu slammed proposal for mixed tank units, stating that army is behaving complacently by forming mixed units.

Bombed children of Sderot - confident soldiers of today

Sderot merits a special kind of protection - their own children, now grown up and serving in their hometowns as soldiers of the IDF.

Watch: Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot trains with IDF

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot let a week-long divisional exercise which included the Armoured Corps, Air Force, and infantry.

IDF Hits 14 Targets in Syria Following Rocket Fire

In a joint operation involving the IAF, the artillery corps and the armored corps, IDF hits 14 targets belonging to the Assad regime.

New Tank Cartridge Made for Urban Warfare

The 120mm Hatzav delayed action cartridge first penetrates outer wall of structure, then explodes.

One Week After Storm, Parts of Gaza Fence Still Down

Holes in fence have been presenting major security risk, IDF soldiers say; IDF spokesman denies claims that breaches have remained open.

IDF Chief Assures 'Quiet Will Last – Or Else'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz assured Israelis on Sunday there would be no more rocket fire from Gaza – “or else.”